Local Government

Obituary scams becoming more prevalent

By Claire Schlaman Special to The Signal As families grieve over the loss of a loved one, scammers have increasingly taken advantage of potential vulnerabilities created by obituaries, according to

City Council weighs in on eviction ban

A prohibition on residential and commercial evictions in Santa Clarita as the effects of the COVID-19 crisis unraveled came without hesitation for City Council members, but as the economy has

City Council OKs Ice Station Valencia acquisition

After facing near-permanent closure, the decades-old Ice Station in Valencia is here to stay, with Santa Clarita City Council members unanimously voting in favor of acquiring the facility for $14.2

Unions sue county over November charter amendment

Multiple police and first-responder unions have filed a lawsuit to remove a charter amendment on the November ballot looking to increase spending on housing and mental health services while decreasing